Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC VI User manual

DDEC VI SERIES 60 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ENGINE EXHAUST
Consider the following before servicing engines:
PERSONAL INJURY
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
□Always start and operate an engine in a well ventilated
area.
□If operating an engine in an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
□Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
TRADEMARK INFORMATION
DDC®, Detroit Diesel®, DDEC®, Diagnostic Link®, Optimized Idle®, Optimized Idle®,
Pro-Link®, and Series 60® are registered trademarks of Detroit Diesel Corporation. All other
trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.
MCM/CPC WARNING
Figure 1 MCM/CPC Replacement Warning
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SOFTWARE UPGRADES
NOTE:
These engines are equipped with DaimlerChrysler software. This software generally
assures optimal engine performance. The installation of software upgrades may cause
minor changes in features and engine performance.
ABSTRACT
This manual provides instruction for troubleshooting DDEC® VI Series 60® engines.
Specifically covered in this manual are troubleshooting and repair steps that apply to the DDEC
VI.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the chance of personal injury and/or property damage, the instructions contained in this
troubleshooting manual must be carefully observed. Proper service and repair are important to the
safety of the service technician and the safe, reliable operation of the engine.
If part replacement is necessary, the part must be replaced with one of the same part number or
with an equivalent part number. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality. The service
procedures recommended and described in this manual are effective methods of performing
repair. Some of these procedures require the use of specially designed tools. Accordingly, anyone
who intends to use a replacement part, procedure or tool which is not recommended, must first
determine that neither personal safety nor the safe operation of the engine will be jeopardized by
the replacement part, procedure or tool selected.
It is important to note that this manual contains various hazard notices labeled “Warnings,
“Cautions" and "Notices" that must be carefully observed in order to reduce the risk of personal
injury during repair, or the possibility that improper repair may damage the engine or render it
unsafe. It is also important to understand that these “Warnings,” "Cautions" and "Notices" are not
exhaustive. It is impossible to warn personnel of all the possible hazardous consequences that
might result from failure to follow these instructions.
A LETTER TO THE TECHNICIANS
Technicians today are required to have computer skills, excellent comprehension of the written
word and possess an extensive diagnostic understanding of the various technological systems and
components. Technicians today must perform at a higher level of efficiency and competency than
their predecessors and at the same time furnish professional quality support.
As the leader in engine computer systems and technology, Detroit Diesel Corporation remains
focused on providing excellence in products, service support and training. As products become
more and more advanced, technicians must become specialized in multiple areas. This
manual is designed with that thought in mind. The Detroit Diesel 2007 Electronics Controls
Troubleshooting Guide will provide you with concentrated information that will allow you to
excel in 2007 Electronics Controls technology.
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REVISION NOTIFICATION
Modifications to this manual are announced in the form of Service Information Bulletins.
The bulletins include attachment pages and are posted on the World Wide Web.
(www.detroitdiesel.com/svc/sibinex.htm).
Revisions to this manual will be sent marked with a revision bar (see Example 2). Sections
containing revisions will have added information in the page footer (compare Examples 1 and 2).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 1-3
1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE ........................................................ 1-4
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 1-6
2 DDEC VI SYSTEM
2.1 DDEC VI SYSTEM--HOW IT WORKS ..................................................... 2-3
2.2 MOTOR CONTROL MODULE ................................................................ 2-4
2.3 COMMON POWERTRAIN CONTROLLER ............................................. 2-13
2.4 WIRES AND WIRING .............................................................................. 2-25
2.5 CONDUIT AND LOOM ............................................................................. 2-39
2.6 TAPE AND TAPING ................................................................................. 2-40
2.7 SENSORS ................................................................................................ 2-41
2.8 INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS ................................................................ 2-54
3 SPN 27 - EGR VALVE POSITION CIRCUIT FAULT
3.1 SPN 27/FMI 3 ........................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 SPN 27/FMI 4 ........................................................................................... 3-4
3.3 SPN 27/FMI 0/1/2/14 ................................................................................ 3-5
4 SPN 84 – VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
4.1 SPN 84/FMI 3 ........................................................................................... 4-3
4.2 SPN 84/FMI 4 ........................................................................................... 4-4
5 SPN 86 – ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAULT
5.1 SPN 86/FMI 14 ......................................................................................... 5-3
6 SPN 91 – ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR FAULT
6.1 SPN 91/FMI 2 ........................................................................................... 6-3
6.2 SPN 91/FMI 3 ........................................................................................... 6-4
6.3 SPN 91/FMI 4 ........................................................................................... 6-5
7 SPN 100 — ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OUTSIDE OF NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
7.1 SPN 100/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 7-3
7.2 SPN 100/FMI 2 ......................................................................................... 7-4
7.3 SPN 100/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 7-5
7.4 SPN 100/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 7-7
7.5 SPN 100/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 7-9
8SPN103–
TURBONOREVOLUTION
8.1 SPN 103/FMI 0 ........................................................................................ 8-3
8.2 SPN 103/FMI 1 ........................................................................................ 8-4
8.3 SPN 103/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 8-5
8.4 SPN 103/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 8-7
8.5 SPN 103/FMI 7 ......................................................................................... 8-8
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9 SPN 110 — COOLANT TEMPERATURE ABOVE OR BELOW NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
9.1 SPN 110/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 9-3
9.2 SPN 110/FMI 2 ......................................................................................... 9-3
9.3 SPN 110/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 9-4
9.4 SPN 110/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 9-7
9.5 SPN 110/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 9-9
10 SPN 111 – COOLANT LEVEL OUTSIDE NORMAL OPERATING
RANGE
10.1 SPN 111/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 10-3
10.2 SPN 111/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 10-5
10.3 SPN 111/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 10-7
11 SPN 158 — BATTERY CHARGING FAULT
11.1 SPN 158/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 11-3
11.2 SPN 158/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 11-4
11.3 SPN 158/FMI 2 ......................................................................................... 11-6
12 SPN 168 – BATTERY VOLTAGE OUTSIDE NORMAL OPERATING
RANGE
12.1 SPN 168/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 12-3
12.2 SPN 168/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 12-4
13 SPN 174 – SUPPLY FUEL TEMPERATURE FAULT
13.1 SPN 174/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 13-3
13.2 SPN 174/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 13-5
14 SPN 175 – ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE OUT OF NORMAL RANGE
14.1 SPN 175/FMI 2 ......................................................................................... 14-3
14.2 SPN 175/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 14-4
14.3 SPN 175/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 14-6
15 SPN 411 — EGR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE OR DELTA P SENSOR
CIRCUIT OUTSIDE OF NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
15.1 SPN 411/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 15-3
15.2 SPN 411/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 15-4
15.3 SPN 411/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 15-5
15.4 SPN 411/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 15-7
16 SPN 412 - EGR TEMPERATUREISOUTSIDEOFTHENORMAL
RANGE
16.1 SPN 412/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 16-3
16.2 SPN 412/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 16-5
17 SPN 558 - IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH
17.1 SPN 558/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 17-3
17.2 SPN 558/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 17-3
17.3 SPN 558/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 17-5
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18 SPN 599 - CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES NOT FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY
18.1 SPN 599/FMI 12 ....................................................................................... 18-3
19 SPN 601 - CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES NOT FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY
19.1 SPN 601/FMI 12 ....................................................................................... 19-3
20 SPN 609 - MCM FAULT (ERRONEOUS DATA)
20.1 SPN 609/FMI 12 ....................................................................................... 20-3
20.2 SPN 609/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 20-4
21 SPN 625 - CAN FAULT
21.1 SPN 625/FMI 2,9,10,13,14 ...................................................................... 21-3
21.2 SPN 625/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 21-5
22 SPN 636 — CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR OUTSIDE OF
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
22.1 SPN 636/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 22-3
22.2 SPN 636/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 22-4
22.3 SPN 636/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 22-6
22.4 SPN 636/FMI 7 ......................................................................................... 22-7
22.5 SPN 636/FMI 8 ......................................................................................... 22-9
23 SPN651–INJECTOR#1NEEDLEVALV
ENOTOPERATING
NORMALLY
23.1 SPN 651/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 23-3
23.2 SPN 651/FMI 10 ....................................................................................... 23-6
24 SPN 652 – INJECTOR #2 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
24.1 SPN 652/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 24-3
24.2 SPN 652/FMI 10 ....................................................................................... 24-6
25 SPN 653 – INJECTOR #3 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
25.1 SPN 653/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 25-3
25.2 SPN 653/FMI 10 ....................................................................................... 25-6
26 SPN 654 – INJECTOR #4 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
26.1 SPN 654/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 26-3
26.2 SPN 654/FMI 10 ....................................................................................... 26-6
27 SPN 655 – INJECTOR #5 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
27.1 SPN 655/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 27-3
27.2 SPN 655/FMI 10 ....................................................................................... 27-6
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28 SPN 656 – INJECTOR #6 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
28.1 SPN 656/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 28-3
28.2 SPN 656/FMI 10 ....................................................................................... 28-6
29 SPN 701 – JAKE BRAKES LOW (AUX PWM #7) OPEN OR SHORT
29.1 SPN 701/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 29-3
29.2 SPN 701/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 29-5
29.3 SPN 701/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 29-6
30 SPN 704 - TURBO ACTUATOR CONTROL (AUX PWM #10)
30.1 SPN 704/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 30-3
30.2 SPN 704/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 30-4
30.3 SPN 704/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 30-5
31 SPN 706 – JAKE BRAKE MEDIUM (AUX PWM #13) OPEN OR SHORT
31.1 SPN 706/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 31-3
31.2 SPN 706/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 31-5
31.3 SPN 706/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 31-6
32 SPN 709 - SINGLE-SPEED FAN (LOW-SIDE DIGITAL OUTPUT #3)
FAULT
32.1 SPN 709/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 32-3
32.2 SPN 709/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 32-5
32.3 SPN 709/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 32-6
33 SPN 714 - ETHER START (LOW-SIDE DIGITAL OUTPUT #8) FAULT
33.1 SPN 714/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 33-3
33.2 SPN 714/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 33-4
33.3 SPN 714/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 33-5
34 SPN 723 — CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULT
34.1 SPN 723/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 34-3
34.2 SPN 723/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 34-5
34.3 SPN 723/FMI 8 ......................................................................................... 34-6
34.4 SPN 723/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 34-7
35 SPN 975 - TWO-SPEED FAN (AUX PWM #6) FAULT
35.1 SPN 975/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 35-3
35.2 SPN 975/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 35-5
35.3 SPN 975/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 35-6
36 SPN1172-TURBOCOMPRESSORINTEMPHIGHORLOW
36.1 SPN 1172/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 36-3
36.2 SPN 1172/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 36-5
37 SPN 1636 – INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE OF NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
37.1 SPN 1636 /FMI 2 ...................................................................................... 37-3
37.2 SPN 1636/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 37-4
37.3 SPN 1636/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 37-6
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37.4 SPN 1636/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 37-7
38 SPN 2629 - TURBO COMPRESSOR OUT TEMP HIGH OR LOW
38.1 SPN 2629/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 38-3
38.2 SPN 2629/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 38-5
38.3 SPN 2629/FMI 20 ..................................................................................... 38-7
38.4 SPN 2629/FMI 21 ..................................................................................... 38-8
39 SPN 2791 – EGR VALVE (AUX PWM #1) FAILED OR OPEN CIRCUIT
39.1 SPN 2791/FMI 3 ...................................................................................... 39-3
39.2 SPN 2791/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 39-5
39.3 SPN 2791/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 39-6
40 SPN 3510 – ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUPPLY OUTSIDE OF NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
40.1 SPN 3510/FMI 2 ....................................................................................... 40-3
40.2 SPN 3510/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 40-5
40.3 SPN 3510/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 40-6
41 SPN 3563– INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESSURE OUTSIDE NORMAL
RANGE
41.1 SPN 3563/FMI 0/1/2 ................................................................................. 41-3
41.2 SPN 3563/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 41-6
41.3 SPN 3563/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 41-7
42 SPN 3659 – INJECTOR #1 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
42.1 SPN 3659/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 42-3
42.2 SPN 3659/FMI 10 ..................................................................................... 42-6
43 SPN 3660 - INJECTOR #2 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
43.1 SPN 3660/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 43-3
43.2 SPN 3660/FMI 10 ..................................................................................... 43-5
44 SPN 3661 - INJECTOR #3 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
44.1 SPN 3661/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 44-3
44.2 SPN 3661/FMI 10 ..................................................................................... 44-5
45 SPN 3662 - INJECTOR #4 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
45.1 SPN 3662/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 45-3
45.2 SPN 3662/FMI 10 ..................................................................................... 45-5
46 SPN 3663 - INJECTOR #5 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
46.1 SPN 3663/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 46-3
46.2 SPN 3663/FMI 10 ..................................................................................... 46-6
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47 SPN 3664 - INJECTOR #6 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
47.1 SPN 3664/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 47-3
47.2 SPN 3664/FMI 10 ..................................................................................... 47-6
48 CPC DIGITAL OUTPUTS SPN/FMI
48.1 CPC DIGITAL OUTPUT FAULT CODES ................................................. 48-3
48.2 TROUBLESHOOTING THE CPC DIGITAL OUTPUTS ........................... 48-3
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1INTRODUCTION
Section Page
1.1 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 1-3
1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE ........................................................ 1-4
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 1-6

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1.1 OVERVIEW
Detroit Diesel Corporation is the world leader in diesel engines and diesel engine electronics.
DDC has made technological leaps in engine performance and fuel economy. Today, we build the
most dependable electronically controlled diesel engine in the industry.
Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls VI (DDEC®) provides two industry standard serial data links:
SAE Standards J1587 and J1939. SAE Standard J1587 provides two way communications for the
diagnostic equipment and vehicle displays. SAE Standard J1939 provides control data to other
vehicle systems such as transmissions and traction control devices.
As the leader in engine computer systems and technology, Detroit Diesel Corporation remains
focused on providing excellence in products, service support and training. As products become
more and more advanced, today’s technicians must become specialized in multiple areas. This
manual is designed with that thought in mind.
Our goal at Detroit Diesel is to be the most customer focused and most responsive engine
manufacturer in the world.
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1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE
1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE
The first half of the manual contain mechanical troubleshooting procedures. The second half
contains instructions for troubleshooting the electronic controls.
This manual is divided into numbered chapters. Each chapter begins with a table of contents.
Pages and illustrations are numbered consecutively within each chapter.
Information can be located by using the table of contents at the front of the manual or the table
of contents at the beginning of each chapter.
Instructions to "Contact Detroit Diesel Customer Service Center" indicate that at the time of this
publication, all known troubleshooting checks have been included. Review any recent Service
Information Bulletins (SIB) or Service Information letters before calling.
It is also suggested that other DDC outlets be contacted. e.g. if you are a dealer or user, contact
your closest DDC Distributor.
Ensure you have the engine serial number when you call. The phone number for Detroit Diesel
Customer Service Center is 313-592-5800.
Instructions in this manual may suggest replacing a non DDC component. It may be required
to contact the supplier of the component, e.g. truck manufacturer for a TPS concern, to obtain
approval to replace the component.
Important: To ensure you receive updates to this manual should the need arise, you must fill out
the Information Card in the front of this manual. Service Information Bulletins are issued via the
DDC extranet. Visit DDCDIRECT at www.accessfreightliner.com.
NOTE:
It is absolutely critical that you understand the EGR system to be qualified to offer any
type of proper diagnostics. Do not waste time trying to troubleshoot a DDC product, you
are not qualified to troubleshoot. Your company may incur wasted labor hours. If you are
qualified to perform a troubleshooting task and have spent more than one hour on that
task, STOP, and contact the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center at (313) 592–5800.
Once you have discussed your options with a customer support center person, you can
perform the required tests and evaluations. Please keep in contact with your customer
support person. Doing so allows youtostayontrack.
1.2.1 Mechanical Troubleshooting
Each chapter has a fault as the title (i.e. Excessive White Smoke). The next level within the
chapter is the probable cause/symptom of the fault. Following this are the resolution and
verification of the resolution. The mechanical troubleshooting should be used before the
electronic troubleshooting.
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1.2.2 Electronic Troubleshooting
The DDEC VI system allows for an increased processor speed and increased memory.
Instructions for repair in this manual are generic. For example, "Repair Open" is used to advise
the technician that a particular wire has been determined to be broken. In some cases it may
not be best to try and locate the open. It may be that the best repair technique is to replace a
complete harness. The technician should make the determination of the proper repair, with the
best interest of the customer in mind.
Instructions to check terminals and connectors should include checking for proper contact tension.
Using a mating terminal, a modest force should be required to remove a terminal from its mate.
Replace terminals with poor tension.
After completing any repair, always clear fault codes that may have been generated during the
troubleshooting process.
NOTE:
Be aware that troubleshooting in this manual is mostly concerned with DDEC related
codes. Codes associated with other components, e.g. transmissions, ECUs, ABS, etc.
can be found in the related publication.
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1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be observed when working on a Detroit Diesel engine:
PERSONAL INJURY
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
□Always start and operate an engine in a well ventilated
area.
□If operating an engine in an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
□Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from accidental engine startup while
servicing the engine, disconnect/disable the starting
system.
All engine installations, especially those within enclosed spaces, should be equipped with an
exhaust discharge pipe so that exhaust gases are delivered into the outside air.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from the sudden release of a high-pressure
hose connection, wear a face shield or goggles. Bleed the
air from the air starter system before disconnecting the air
supply hose.
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1.3.1 Ether Start
The DDEC Ether Start System is a fully-automatic engine starting fluid system used to assist
a DDEC equipped diesel engine in cold starting conditions. The amount of ether is properly
controlled to optimize the starting process and prevent engine damage. DDEC will control ether
injection using standard sensors to control the ether injection hardware.
FIRE AND TOXICITY
Some pressurized fluid may be trapped in the system. To
avoid personal injury, loosen all connections slowly to
avoid contact with fluid. When required, spray fluidintoa
proper container. The engine starting fluidusedinDDEC
Ether Start Systems contains extremely flammable and
toxic substances.
FIRE AND TOXICITY
To avoid personal injury, spray the fluid from the bottom of
the valve into an appropriate container. The engine starting
fluid used in DDEC Ether Start Systems contains extremely
flammable and toxic substances.
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1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.3.2 Exhaust (Start/Run Engine)
Before starting and running an engine, adhere to the following safety precautions:
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury before starting and running the engine,
ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface, parking
brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.
PERSONAL INJURY
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
□Always start and operate an engine in a well ventilated
area.
□If operating an engine in an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
□Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
1.3.3 Glasses
Select appropriate safety glasses for the job. It is especially important to wear safety glasses when
using tools such as hammers, chisels, pullers or punches.
EYE INJURY
To avoid injury from flying debris when using compressed
air, wear adequate eye protection (face shield or safety
goggles) and do not exceed 276 kPa (40 psi) air pressure.
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